Digital Design Partners Reconciliation Action Plan

Acknowledgement of Country

Digital Design Partners (DDP) acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. Our team operates across the lands of the Ngunnawal, Ngambri, Gadigal, and Gumbaynggirr peoples, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the deep knowledge, resilience, and cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their ongoing connection to Country.

Our Vision for Reconciliation

At DDP, reconciliation is more than a statement—it is embedded in how we work, collaborate, and grow as an organisation. We are committed to strengthening Indigenous representation within our business and the broader digital and business transformation sector. We seek to build meaningful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, organisations, and businesses, ensuring our work fosters inclusivity, respect, and opportunity.

Our Business

DDP is a remote-first business and digital transformation consultancy based in the Australian Capital Territory. We specialise in service design, digital strategy, process automation, organisational change, and IT policy development, working across government, higher education, and the cultural sector. Our team operates virtually, allowing us to work flexibly and inclusively with clients across Australia.

Our RAP Commitments

Relationships – Strengthening Indigenous Engagement

• We welcome Country daily—our team begins each morning with a scrum meeting, where the first action is an Acknowledgement of Country, reinforcing our commitment to reconciliation in our daily operations.

• We are committed to strengthening Indigenous representation within our team by actively seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals for employment opportunities.

• We will partner with Indigenous organisations and collaborators, ensuring we work with businesses that value and support First Nations perspectives.

• We will expand our work with Indigenous clients and companies, ensuring our projects reflect and support the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• We will prioritise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in our internship program, providing career pathways into digital and business transformation.

Respect – Embedding Cultural Awareness in Our Work

• We will provide cultural awareness training for all staff, deepening our understanding of First Nations cultures, histories, and perspectives.

• We will maintain our established internal practice of acknowledging Country in all meetings, presentations, and written communications.

• We will ensure our digital transformation, service design, and policy work incorporates Indigenous perspectives and promotes inclusive, culturally safe solutions.

• We will actively participate in National Reconciliation Week (NRW) and NAIDOC Week, encouraging learning and action among our team.

Opportunities – Creating Pathways for Indigenous Inclusion

• We are committed to increasing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation in staff recruitment, project partnerships, and client engagements.

• We will prioritise procurement from Indigenous-owned businesses, supporting economic empowerment.

• We will create mentorship and career development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals within our networks.

Governance and Reporting

• We will track and report on our reconciliation initiatives, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

• We will review and refresh our RAP annually, incorporating feedback and evolving our approach to reconciliation.

Through this RAP, DDP commits to actioning reconciliation in everything we do, from the way we work as a team to the partnerships and projects we deliver. We strive to create a business landscape that is inclusive, equitable, and representative of the diverse communities we serve.